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Mission Statement

North Carolina Central University’s University College holds as its central focus the first two years experiences of students. The mission of the University College is to assure a successful transition of first and second year students to the point that they become successful during their college matriculation.  In addition to promoting the mission of the university as a whole, the University College will create a learning environment that fosters academic commitment, civic and community responsibility, school pride and life-long learning.

Our Vision for Success

To develop and establish a University College that will be recognized regionally and nationally for its record on student productivity and success.

Core Values

Fundamental to the success of the University College are the core values that will exist in everything that we do.

Students are the source of North Carolina Central University’s success.  They should always receive the strongest commitment of the staff, faculty and administration.  The University College will encourage effort, support and progress in first and second year students.

Retention is based on the ability to attract and develop students who reflect the mission, goals, standards and culture of North Carolina Central University.  The University College will seek to retain students by providing a positive first and second year experience.

Community should be a place where students are nurtured and engaged.  The University College promotes a welcoming environment where students have the opportunity to learn from and gain diverse classroom experiences.

University policies and procedures, rules, and regulations will be focused on enabling the success of students.

Academic Affairs and Student Affairs personnel will work cooperatively in a collegiate process.

Goals of the University College

Below are the goals of the University College and the Strategies for obtaining those goals:

Goal # 1    Assist students in developing clear set goals as a path toward graduation.
Strategies:  Students will work with the Career Services and Academic Advising to set clear defined goals that they will follow to graduation.

Goal #2      Encourage students to create interpersonal relationships.
Strategies:  Students will participate in continuous orientation where they will interact with other first year students as well as upperclassmen and alumni.

Goal #3      Assure students acquire intellectual and academic mastery of subjects and content in a  self-directed learning environment.
Strategies:  Students will begin with general education requirements as well as the Dimensions of Learning class to receive an unproblematic introduction to college curriculum. At the end of two years they will have mastered core competencies in General Education courses and lower level courses in their majors.

Goal #4     Facilitate an awareness of diversity and liberal arts values.
Strategies:  Students will participate in colloquies, symposiums, and lyceum programs provided by the college and the University College.

Goal #5     Develop civic, social, community and personal responsibility.
Strategies:  Students will complete required hours of community service beginning their freshman year, thus satisfying portions of this requirement for graduation.  Students will participate in student government elections, and become registered to vote in local and national elections.  Students will develop and complete global awareness projects in peer groups.

Goal #6    Create a sense of community and school spirit.
Strategies:  Students will participate in campus traditions (Eagle pinning, homecoming, etc.) and learn school songs and chants.  Students will have the opportunity to interact with area and noted alumni.

Goal #7    PASSPORT Society.
Students will become members of a PASSPORT Society and will meet prescribed competencies before being able to use that PASSPORT to move to the Upper Divisions of the University.